thanks for clearing all of that up, nice to know we have a resident gm guy.

 

For a starting price of $76,650 they can ******* keep it. The SLK55 is $15k cheaper, has more power, and performs better.

 

yeah but the xlr looks 50 times better.

 

nope

 

The only thing i really like about the caddy adds are Jimmy Page.

 

ha ha definately a plus. I am happy to be one of the resident GM fans on this site. Doesn't mean I don't like Rotars better though. The SL55 is 79,000 base price. The SLK, even the new one, doesn't come with the supercharged 5.5 so it isn't faster, they are both hard top convertibles and other then that is is personal preference. The XLR is built in the same plant as the Vettes which speaks highly of that car. The SLK is German which is good as gold for build quality, however, the German cars will be more expensive to repair as the parts come from father away (for now) and the XLR is a lot rarer then the SLK. Besides, the SLK with the 5.5 in it isn't even released yet and it is more of a rumor at this point so it isn't really comparable.

 

well the SLK55 is definately gonna be coming out, its just a matter of time, especially since it finally has the chassis and steering to make it a great drive, not a parking lot queen. The front end on the new one is a bit wierd tho, it should be toned down a little, it just doesnt go together well. But I would take an SLK350 over the XLR, it just feels like a much more special car, regardless of 1/4 times (maybe im still pissed that the vette lost its pop-ups and got that ugly looking square vent under its nose)

 

The SLK55 IS out. I drove one yesterday as a matter of fact.



The SLK55 is a n/a v8 with 369hp 375 tq I believe. You can get a loaded one for $69k. I guarantee it will out perform an XLR. That bitch rolls out pretty good.

 

wow, a v8 in that car, that thing is crazy!

 

you mean the new body style slk55? I didnt think they were out yet





(yea, i know, thats a slk350, but the body style is basically the same)